HEADstrong

HEADstrong Foundation Announces HEAD2head™ Patient Advocacy Program

By Lacrosse Playground | November 20, 2012 |
Holmes, PA - Over the past six years the HEADstrong Foundation has established themselves as an important resource for patients and families battling blood cancers. The organization has established a wide range of services inspired by their own personal experience and the journey of their Founder Nicholas "HEAD" Colleluori, who succumbed to non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2006. Understanding the importance of being a positive influence in a patient's life while assisting them navigate their journey through the disease is the focus of this non-profit organization. Read More...

HEADstrong Gathering Family, Serving Hope and to Share Thanksgiving with HUP

By Lacrosse Playground | November 14, 2012 |
Philadelphia, PA - November 22, 2012 will mark the 6th year that the HEADstrong Foundation will prepare and serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to several floors of patients and families who are amidst treatment for blood cancer in the Rhodes Pavilion at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Read More...

HF “Statement” Mid Calf Crew Socks

By Lacrosse Playground | November 7, 2012 |
Newly designed from HEADstrong Foundation for today's laxer. This mid calf crew sock features a 3x1 athletic ribbing, royal blue body with the new "HF Logo" along with toe and heal accented in lime green. Made from an acrylic/nylon/polyester blend.

Assisting The HEADstrong Goal, 6th Annual Colleluori Classic Raises 180K

By Lacrosse Playground | October 9, 2012 |
Folsom, PA - Not even a brisk and dreary second day could damper the spirit and positive energy surrounding this weekend's 6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Classic at Ridley High School in Folsom, Pennsylvania. A festival-like atmosphere set the tone for the largest event ever held by the organization gathering over 10,000 spectators to witness some of the most competitive collegiate lacrosse in the country. Read More...

HEADstrong Scores With Chicagoland Lax Getaway

By Lacrosse Playground | October 1, 2012 |
Oak Forest, IL - A beautiful 75 degree forecast set the tone for an amazing lacrosse weekend as the HEADstrong Foundation hosted their inaugural Chicagoland Lax Getaway, as part of their Tour For A Cure event series. This special event was held with the purpose of uniting programs in the fight against blood cancer with proceeds supporting the local blood cancer community through the services offered by the organization. Read More...

HEADstrong Announces New Team, Minnesota Joins The Fight Against Blood Cancer

By Lacrosse Playground | September 13, 2012 |
Minnesota– The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to welcome a newly formed Team HEADstrong playing out of Minnesota. Minnesota marks the 6th state to formally launch a HEADstrong lacrosse program this year. The team is highly anticipated and there is much excitement surrounding this addition to the HEADstrong lacrosse family, which will consist of 3 teams in their inaugural year including a 2016, 2015 and U-15 team. Read More...

HEADstrong Foundation Presents 6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Classic October 6-7, 2012

By Lacrosse Playground | September 9, 2012 |
Holmes, PA- The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to announce the 6th Annual Nicholas Colleluori Fall Men’s Lacrosse Classic on Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7, 2012 at Ridley High School in Folsom, PA. The two-day event is dedicated to remembering the life and legacy of HEADstrong founder Nicholas Colleluori while promoting the importance of community, family and sportsmanship within the game. Read More...

HEADstrong Promotes Blood Cancer Awareness Month

By Lacrosse Playground | September 6, 2012 |
Holmes, PA – It has been six years since the creation of the HEADstrong Foundation, a lacrosse rooted non-profit organization established in memory of Nicholas Colleluori with the purpose of utilizing the game as a vehicle to promote blood cancer awareness while generating funds to improve the well-being and quality of life for patients and their families. Read More...

MLL and New Balance Foundation Raise $28K for HEADstrong

By Lacrosse Playground | August 9, 2012 |
BOSTON, Mass. - Major League Lacrosse teamed up with the New Balance Foundation to raise $28,000 for the HEADstrong Foundation, a charity that raises money for blood cancer in honor of Nicholas Colleluori, a former Hofstra lacrosse player who passed away in 2006.The HEADstrong Foundation was named the official charity of the 2012 MLL All-Star Game, which was held in Palm Beach County, Fla. on June 30. Read More...

Hofstra Lacrosse To Participate In 2012 Colleluori Classic

By Lacrosse Playground | July 24, 2012 |
Hempstead, NY - Hofstra Head Men's Lacrosse Coach Seth Tierney has announced that the Pride will once again participate in the 2012 Nicholas Colleluori Fall Men's Lacrosse Classic in October. The sixth Annual Colleluori Classic will be held on Saturday and Sunday, October 6-7, 2012 at Ridley High School in Folsom, Pennsylvania. Read More...

Encore x HEADstrong Lacrosse Pinnies

By Lacrosse Playground | July 17, 2012 |
Encore, San Francisco lifestyle brand, has teamed up with the HEADstrong Foundation. The relationship was formed to help spread the positive message and mission of the HEADstrong Foundation across the country. Encore designed sublimated lacrosse reversibles which feature HEADstrong's signature Lime Green. The Headstrong Team will wear these in the Powerball tourney in Atlantic City.

Team HEADstrong Utah Announced, Awareness Spreading Through Teams Across The Country

By Lacrosse Playground | July 6, 2012 |
Salt Lake City, UT – The HEADstrong Foundation is proud to announce the addition of a newly assembled Team HEADstrong playing out of Salt Lake City, Utah. Team HEADstrong Utah has become the 12th team to assemble over the past three years under the HEADstrong Team model, helping spread the positive message and mission of the HEADstrong Foundation across the country. Read More...